The Lady behind the strike! Ellen Zisholtz

Radio Report Audio Tuesday March 26, I was given the opportunity to meet with Ellen Zisholtz(pictured below) at the All Star bowling lanes in Orangeburg, Sc. As I spoke with Zisholtz, it was clear on her motives to cover the history or the event of the Orangeburg massacre in 1968 through the renovation of the bowling alley it all took place at. When asked, “What does it mean to refurbish this?” Zisholtz responded “I feel like it’s gonna be  something that’s gonna make a difference in the community a difference in the country, and it's gonna last.” 

As of right now today, Zisholtz and her crew of workers with correlations to orangeburg and the massacre are working vigorously to pursue the renovation of the alley. I’m speaking to Zisholtz, it was evident just how important the youth is to her cause. Zisholtz feels her cause should be and needs to be aided by the youth of nearby universities like South Carolina State University and even Claflin University. When asked about the importance of youth involvement, Zisholtz exclaimed “I don't think much can happen without young people.” 

As time goes on, Zisholtz plans to continue working on the bowling alley with financial worries to be amongst the masses. As we spoke on the financial side of the alley, Zisholtz explained "We own 1/3 of the parking lot." In terms of h ow they plan to work on outside the building with prices going past some millions of dollars. However, in speaking on the interior of the building, Zisholtz explained that 1.8-2 million dollars is the established amount to complete just the interior only. 

In covering more and more about the overall resources possible to expand this cause, Zisholtz once again showed her reach to the youth and touched on how important help from the youth would be. "I don't think much can happen without young people." She says while adding the side of social media reach and information saying " I need to do social media." 

Ellen Zisholtz gave great insight on this day of communicating and explaining her future plans for the All Star bowling alley. However, she hasn't yet released a distinct date of when the bowling alley will open up. But, with her hard work soon the lanes will be accessible and displayed to all. 

All star bowling lanes 30sec PSA

Above is a picture of the All Star Bowling lanes in Orangeburg, South Carolina. With the cause and motivation for the rebuilding of this alley being the youth, Ellen Zisholtz has been working vigorously to rebuild the alley and the community destroyed by the Orangeburg massacre. Below is a script of my PSA recording. PSA

(Ellen zisholtz speaking) “I don't think that much can happen without young people”! here’s the voice behind the strike(pinstrike)of the the all star bowling lanes. “I feel like it’s something that’s gonna make a difference in this country.” Join a groundbreaking attempt to rejuvenate a community through the lanes that broke it in 1968. “Sc state got the bowling lanes because of the orangeburg massacre.” With all 16 bowling lanes, a game room, food, and all the history in the world soon to come. “We need young people!” Help the cause for the all star bowling lanes by donating to (centerforcreatorpartnerships@gmail.com) again that’s (centerforcreatorpartnerships@gmail.com) see you at the lanes!! It’s gonna be a strike!

Campus Topics Podcast

 

Last Thursday I had a great campus conversation with Summery Gray and Jalen Gasque. We covered various topics on attending an HBCU and things got very authentic…Best convo of the year enjoy!